CAD 202 - Advanced SolidWorks - CSWA Exam Prep

3 Credit(s)

Uses the current version of SolidWorks software for intermediate 3D modeling. Course goal is to further develop solid modeling skills and knowledge of the SolidWorks software package. Student will develop an understanding of advanced techniques for the application of Mold Design, Sheet Metal, Photoview 360, Simulation Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Surfaces, Advanced Feature and Assembly Modeling. Students will have an opportunity to take the Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) Exam in class.

Prereqs: CAD 102 with a passing grade
Course Type: Lecture
Tuition Tier: Tier I
Delivery Method:
In-Person, Remote, Flex
Course Learning Outcomes:
CLO 1) Students will create fully defined 2D sketches using core SolidWorks sketching tools (e.g., lines, circles, arcs, splines) and sketch relations (e.g., coincident, tangent, perpendicular).
CLO 2) Students will model complex 3D parts using essential SolidWorks features such as extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts, fillets, chamfers, and patterns.
CLO 3) Students will manage SolidWorks assemblies, incorporating standard mates (e.g., coincident, concentric, parallel) to define component relationships and movement.
CLO 4) Students will define mass properties (e.g., mass, volume, center of mass) of SolidWorks parts and assemblies, and apply appropriate material properties.
CLO 5) Students will complete simulated CSWA examination problems under timed conditions, applying SolidWorks knowledge and problem-solving strategies to achieve accurate solutions.